One of the things that comes up a lot in our episode is audience: presumed audience, audiences that are missing or who are not being reached out to properly, or audiences that we are forced to consider, who are not us.

Let me start this off by saying I never thought that I would be making one of these posts. I grew up in a middle class family, had everything I needed. However, I am now asking for help. A few weeks ago I was hanging out with my boyfriend (who is 22 and of a legal drinking age) & our friends (all 21+) when I got an MIP for being at a party. I wasnt even drinking, I was just in the vicinity of their legal drinking. Luckily, none of them got a ticket for furnishing alcohol to a minor. However, the fine for this is going to be so so so much more than I can afford. (Around 500$)I pay for my own school, rent, textbooks, food, medicine, everything. It adds up and I cant afford it. My kitten needs shots, food, kitty litter. I suffer from severe anxiety and depression, and after paying this, i wont have enough to afford food, let alone medicine. I have money saved up from the summer job I worked, but it isnt nearly enough to cover this.

I’m asking for help. Anything helps. I’m not a very skilled artist but I will do/write/make anything you ask for, or at least attempt to. Even if you cannot help me out, please reblog this so that other people might.